Microwaves advance solar-cell production and recycling
A new microwave technology will improve the manufacture of solar cells and make them easier to recycle.
Apr 14th, 2023
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A rechargeable battery made from food
Scientists created a totally edible and rechargeable battery, starting from materials that are normally consumed as part of our daily diet.
Apr 13th, 2023
Read moreSustainable batteries for the future
Batteries are indispensable for global efforts to reduce fossil fuel use. However, challenges remain: their production requires a lot of energy, the materials used are rare, and batteries are difficult to recycle.
Apr 13th, 2023
Read moreGentle method allows for eco-friendly recycling of solar cells
By using a new method, precious metals can be efficiently recovered from thin-film solar cells.
Apr 13th, 2023
Read moreElectrification push will have enormous impacts on critical metals supply chain
The demand for battery-grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and platinum will climb steeply as vehicle electrification speeds up and nations work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through mid-century. This surge in demand will also create a variety of economic and supply-chain problems.
Apr 11th, 2023
Read moreResearchers devise new system for turning seawater into hydrogen fuel
A research team pulled hydrogen directly from ocean waters. Their work could help efforts to generate low-carbon fuel for electric grids, cars, boats and other infrastructure.
Apr 11th, 2023
Read moreTeam finds major storage capacity in water-based batteries
Researchers have discovered a 1,000% difference in the storage capacity of metal-free, water-based battery electrodes.
Apr 4th, 2023
Read moreTeam uses natural catalysts to develop low-cost way of producing green hydrogen
Experts have joined forces to develop a practical way to produce green hydrogen using sustainable catalysts.
Apr 2nd, 2023
Read moreEnergy-efficient and customisable inorganic membranes for a cleaner future
A breakthrough in synthesis strategy enables the facile formulation of inorganic membranes that are not just energy-efficient but also highly customisable, potentially revolutionising the way many industries operate for greater sustainability.
Mar 30th, 2023
Read moreCoconuts and lemons enable a wood that stores heat and regulates indoor temperature
A building material that combines coconuts, lemons and modified wood could one day be enough to heat and cool your home. The three renewable sources provide the key components of a wood composite thermal battery.
Mar 30th, 2023
Read moreRecycling of batteries: 70 percent of lithium recovered
A new recycling method recovers up to 70 percent of lithium from battery waste without corrosive chemicals, high temperatures, and prior sorting of materials.
Mar 30th, 2023
Read moreFrom hyperconnectivity to AI: How can we tackle the environmental impact of the new Internet era?
A new research project aims to address the environmental consequences of digitalization and technological obsolescence by devising solutions that maximize the potential of wireless networks.
Mar 29th, 2023
Read moreRevolutionary battery technology to boost EV range 10-fold or more
Researchers develop layering-charged, polymer-based stable high-capacity anode material.
Mar 29th, 2023
Read moreNew additives could turn concrete into an effective carbon sink
Engineers discover new carbonation pathways for creating more environmentally friendly concrete.
Mar 29th, 2023
Read morePilot plant extracts metals from battery waste using biomass waste
Following a successful proof-of-concept to recycle spent lithium-ion batteries using reagent extracted from fruit peel waste, the partners are scaling up the technology in a pilot plant.
Mar 28th, 2023
Read moreElectric roads pave the way for smaller car batteries
If an electric car charges while driving, the size of the battery can be reduced by up to 70 per cent, and the load on the power grid can be spread out over the day.
Mar 28th, 2023
Read morePhotosynthesis: varying roads lead to the reaction center
Chemists use high-precision quantum chemistry to study key elements of super-efficient energy transfer in an important element of photosynthesis.
Mar 24th, 2023
Read moreIntroducing the oxygen-ion battery
The oxygen-ion battery, a new type of battery , can be extremely durable, does not require rare elements and solves the problem of fire hazards.
Mar 23rd, 2023
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